Most Dense in Dominican Republic

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Dominican Republic

1 Santo Domingo Oeste 37 22,549/mi²

2 Santo Domingo Este 37 8,465/mi²

3 Santo Domingo 34 4,380/mi²

4 Santiago de los Caballeros 25 3,813/mi²

5 San Pedro de Macorís 24 3,490/mi²

6 Bajos de Haina 33 3,439/mi²

7 La Romana 12 2,125/mi²

8 Santa Cruz de Barahona 03 1,165/mi²

9 San Cristóbal 33 1,037/mi²

10 Boca Chica 37 725/mi²

11 Villa Bisonó 25 694/mi²

12 Tamboril 25 649/mi²

13 Bella Vista 34 582/mi²

14 Punta Cana 10 545/mi²

15 Licey al Medio 25 486/mi²

16 Monte Llano 18 479/mi²

17 Esperanza 27 463/mi²

18 San Gregorio de Nigua 33 416/mi²

19 Moca 08 377/mi²

20 Nizao 35 357/mi²

21 La Vega 30 341/mi²

22 Puerto Plata 18 330/mi²

23 San Francisco de Macorís 06 325/mi²

24 Las Matas de Santa Cruz 15 303/mi²

25 Quisqueya 24 267/mi²

26 Cabral 03 258/mi²

27 Río Grande 18 249/mi²

28 Bonao 31 243/mi²

29 Villa González 25 242/mi²

30 San Juan de la Maguana 23 242/mi²

31 Las Guáranas 06 236/mi²

32 Pimentel 06 208/mi²

33 Villa Altagracia 33 206/mi²

34 Fantino 21 206/mi²

35 Sabana Iglesia 25 205/mi²

36 Baní 35 198/mi²

37 Azua 01 196/mi²

38 Cristo Rey 34 189/mi²

39 Villa Francisca 34 166/mi²

40 Mao 27 161/mi²

41 Cambita Garabitos 33 161/mi²

42 Salvaleón de Higüey 10 158/mi²

43 Villa Jaragua 02 156/mi²

44 Las Terrenas 20 155/mi²

45 Juan de Herrera 23 154/mi²

46 Dajabón 04 153/mi²

47 Salcedo 19 151/mi²

48 Cotuí 21 123/mi²

49 Villa Vásquez 15 120/mi²

50 Hato Mayor del Rey 29 119/mi²

51 Nagua 14 113/mi²

52 Imbert 18 110/mi²

53 El Factor 14 108/mi²

54 Peralta 01 108/mi²

55 Castillo 06 107/mi²

56 Laguna Salada 27 105/mi²

57 Jima Abajo 30 98/mi²

58 Villa Consuelo 34 95/mi²

59 Jarabacoa 30 94/mi²

60 Vicente Noble 03 94/mi²

61 Rincón 30 92/mi²

62 Paraíso 03 91/mi²

63 El Valle 29 87/mi²

64 Yaguate 33 87/mi²

65 Tenares 19 84/mi²

66 Esperalvillo 32 83/mi²

67 Piedra Blanca 31 81/mi²

68 Santa Cruz de El Seibo 28 78/mi²

69 Constanza 30 78/mi²

70 Neiba 02 78/mi²

71 San José de Ocoa 36 77/mi²

72 Comendador 11 76/mi²

73 Sabana Grande de Boyá 32 73/mi²

74 Las Matas de Farfán 23 70/mi²

75 La Descubierta 09 67/mi²

76 Monción 26 65/mi²

77 Duvergé 09 64/mi²

78 Ciudad Nueva 34 62/mi²

79 Loma de Cabrera 04 58/mi²

80 San Fernando de Monte Cristi 15 57/mi²

81 Samaná 20 57/mi²

82 Yamasá 32 55/mi²

83 Río San Juan 14 55/mi²

84 San Ignacio de Sabaneta 26 55/mi²

85 Bayaguana 32 53/mi²

86 Monte Plata 32 52/mi²

87 Vallejuelo 23 51/mi²

88 Sabana de la Mar 29 49/mi²

89 Sosúa 18 49/mi²

90 Cercado Abajo 23 47/mi²

91 Miches 28 47/mi²

92 Guaymate 12 45/mi²

93 San Carlos 34 45/mi²

94 Sánchez 20 43/mi²

95 La Julia 34 42/mi²

96 Salsipuedes 19 39/mi²

97 Sabana Yegua 01 38/mi²

98 Enriquillo 03 37/mi²

99 Galván 02 35/mi²

100 La Agustina 34 35/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Dominican Republic pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Santo Domingo Oeste leads with 22,549 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Santo Domingo Oeste has 22,549 people per square mile — that's roughly 35 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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